By Jude Michael
The Police Service Commission (PSC) and Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have announced a two-week extension for the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 Constables nationwide. The application portal which opened on 15 December 2025, has now been extended to close on 8th February, 2026.
This decision follows the receipt of over 400,000 applications and a review showing significant disparities in state participation. While some states like Adamawa, Benue, and Kaduna had high application numbers, states such as Lagos, Ogun, Bayelsa, Ebonyi, and Anambra recorded notably lower submissions.
According to a press statement by Torty Njoku Kalu, Head, Protocol and Public Affairs, Police Service Commission, Abuja, 26 January 2026, the extension aimed to ensure equitable representation nationwide. It urged all eligible Nigerians, particularly from the above-mentioned states with fewer applications, to apply via the official portal: www.npfapplication.psc.gov.ng.
‘State governments, local government councils, sociocultural organizations, religious bodies, community leaders, and other stakeholders are strongly encouraged to mobilize and sensitize eligible citizens within their jurisdictions to apply before the new deadline.
‘The PSC and NPF reaffirm their commitment to a fair and transparent recruitment process,’ the release stated.
